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Your Lavon, TX Home Buying Timeline for First-Time Home Buyers: How Long Does It Take?

  • Writer: Nitin Gupta, CRS, REALTOR
    Nitin Gupta, CRS, REALTOR
  • 4 days ago
  • 4 min read




Buying your first home in Lavon, TX can feel overwhelming if you don’t know what to expect. While timelines vary depending on whether you're buying new construction or a resale home, understanding the process step by step helps eliminate surprises.


This guide walks first-time buyers through a realistic timeline of the Lavon home buying process—from pre-approval to move-in.


Average Timeline to Buy a Home in Lavon, TX

  • New Construction Inventory Home: 30–45 days

  • New Construction To-Be-Built Home: 4–8 months

  • Resale Home: 30–45 days after offer acceptance

“Lavon offers a great mix of quick move-in homes and customizable to-be-built options. First-time buyers should factor in builder timelines when planning their move.”— Nitin Gupta, Broker Associate, REALTOR®

✅ Week 1: Get Pre-Approved and Hire a Buyer’s Agent

Timeframe: 1–3 days

  • Apply with lenders for mortgage pre-approval

  • Get a clear budget, rate estimate, and loan terms

  • Hire a buyer’s agent to represent you (free to you in most cases)


✅ Week 2–3: Explore Neighborhoods and Tour Homes

Timeframe: 1–2 weeks

  • Tour Lavon communities like Elevon, Traditions at Grand Heritage, or LakePointe

  • Decide between new construction and resale homes

  • Evaluate builders, floor plans, and amenities


✅ Week 3–4: Make an Offer

Timeframe: 1–3 days

  • Your agent submits a competitive offer

  • For resale: negotiations may include price, repairs, or closing costs

  • For new construction: you may select upgrades and review builder contracts


✅ Week 4–6: Inspections, Appraisal & Loan Finalization

Timeframe: 10–20 days

  • Schedule a home inspection (resale or new construction)

  • Order appraisal (required by your lender)

  • Submit final documents to your lender for underwriting approval

“First-time buyers in Lavon often don’t realize new homes can still have serious issues. Always get a third-party inspection,”— Gupta

✅ Week 6–7: Final Walkthrough & Closing Preparation

Timeframe: 5–7 days before closing

  • Review closing disclosure (loan terms, fees, and payments)

  • Do a final walkthrough to confirm any repairs or issues are resolved

  • Set up utilities, homeowner’s insurance, and address changes


✅ Week 7–8: Closing Day & Move-In

Timeframe: 1 day

  • Sign all documents at the title company

  • Bring your down payment and closing costs (typically wired)

  • Get the keys and celebrate your first home in Lavon!


Timeline for To-Be-Built Homes in Lavon

For buyers who want to build from scratch:

Timeframe: 4–8 months

  • Lot selection, design center appointments, and builder approvals can take 2–4 weeks

  • Construction typically takes 5–7 months, depending on weather and builder schedules

  • Final walk-through and closing typically occur within 30 days of completion


Key Stats for First-Time Buyers in Lavon


Tips to Stay on Schedule

  • Get pre-approved before shopping

  • Respond quickly to lender or agent requests

  • Don’t change jobs or take on new debt during the process

  • Keep all inspection and financing deadlines on track with your agent


Why First-Time Buyers in Lavon Work with Nitin Gupta

Nitin Gupta is a trusted buyer’s agent with experience guiding first-time buyers through Lavon’s new construction and resale markets.

Certifications include:

  • Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®)

  • Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE®)

  • Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS™)


Ready to Start Your Home Buying Journey in Lavon?

Knowing the timeline is the first step—now let’s find the right home, negotiate smart, and guide you to closing without stress.

Book your consultation today:https://www.nitinguptadfw.com/contact/



Call us at 469-269-6541 for more information about Lavon real estate!



About us: Lavon New Construction Expert Real Estate Agent


As a Top Real Estate Professional in Lavon, I understand the challenges that arise when buying a new construction home. There are over 100 builders in the DFW area. I work with most of the new home builders in Lavon and understand how various builders operate. I am familiar with the options they offer, current incentives and I frequently visit the upcoming communities they are building. I guide my clients through all steps of the new home construction process and aggressively protect their interests in the transaction.


As a holder of top real estate industry certifications and designations like CRS, ABR & GRI, I can offer my clients experience as a Buyer's Agent and REALTOR®, top Industry Customer Service, in-depth, up-to-the-minute and comprehensive market knowledge; honesty, integrity, dedication, and professionalism in my business.


Whether you are a first time buyer in Lavon looking to buy a home in Lavon or whether you are relocating to Lavon from California or moving your entire family from areas like San Francisco, Fremont, Palo Alto, Los Angeles, San Diego in California due to job transfer with your company, I can help you find a new construction home in Lavon. Our relocation team eases the transition - whether you are moving across town or across the globe. We will work with you to find an area that best suits your professional, family and lifestyle needs. We have all the tools you need to help your home search. Whether it is video previews of homes, extended work hours, digital signatures for documents or more, we can make this process as comfortable as possible no matter where you are located.



What is most important to you in your new construction home in Lavon? Send us an email at info@NitinGuptaDFW.com or give us a call at (469) 269-6541 to schedule a no obligation consultation. We’ll give you honest advice about Lavon community that you can use to help make your home buying decision.




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